Monthly Archives: December 2010

What are you doing?

DH and I have been on holidays this week and living the dream. I`ve been reading Good in Bed,  Sea Glass Comfort me with Apples and The Whole World Over It is amazing how much I read (4 books in … Continue reading

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The ah moments of Christmas

Christmas has moments that make you go “ah”…………this Christmas had many moments. the small hands of my great-granddaughter Isabella waving hello when she arrived at my daughters, followed by the biggest of smiles affirming that she knows her Mam. a … Continue reading

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Go placidly amid the noise and haste

As the Christmas count down rushes forward, be gentle with yourself.   Most families do not have a Hallmark Christmas unless of course Jack Daniels is part of the festivities. Christmas  is always a stressful time.  It brings  out the best … Continue reading

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Disaster preparedness

The cat carrier is by the door, along with 8 cans of cat food and a soft fluffy blanket.  I have a change of clothes and a good book ready in a knapsack.  On the table is a supply of … Continue reading

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Comfort and joy

For the past couple of weeks I have been downsizing my fabric stash.    I gathered a bunch of blocks and gave them to Jeannette, my wonderful quilt finisher, along with a bag or two of fabric which I no longer … Continue reading

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Double digits

My grand-daughter Emma is 10 years old today.  When she was younger she loved to hear the story of the night she was born.  How her Mom and Dad drove to the hospital in the truck with contractions getting closer … Continue reading

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This weekend I went home

A long time ago, I realized the best part of the holidays is not the presents under the tree, but rather the gift of time spent with family and friends.   On Friday I drove to Saint John with my long … Continue reading

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Quick and easy dinner -Greek lemon potato and chicken

It seems I`ve been blogging nothing but recipes lately. Even though we don`t go all out for Christmas, there is still a lot to do, with little time for writing. To avoid eating take out when things become hectic, I … Continue reading

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Let them eat bread

With DH working Saint John so I decided to purchase a loaf of store made bread.   It is just too tempting to have a loaf of bread and a pound of butter all to myself. What a disappointment! After weeks … Continue reading

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And so it begins

“Christmas is a time of little time. How we get there is a mystery. Racing madly mall-to-mall, we climb Into fields of sunlit harmony. Shopping, cooking, clearing walks and yards, Trimming house and tree while working, too; Making phone calls, … Continue reading

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